DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL

Dwight Common School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dwight Common SD 232 school district, located in Dwight, IL with about 542 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Dwight Common School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dwight Common School, located at 801 S. Columbia St. in Dwight, Illinois, serves as the primary public elementary and middle school facility for the local community. As part of Dwight Common School District 232, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the region, typically covering pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school focuses on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school within the Dwight community.

The school is a focal point for the small-town educational environment of Dwight, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student body. In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school often participates in local community initiatives and extracurricular programs, aiming to develop well-rounded students. Its central location in Dwight makes it a primary hub for families in the area, maintaining a long-standing commitment to local educational standards and community involvement.

For more information, contact Dwight Common School at (815) 584-6220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.